Ferrari arrived at Barcelona test Tuesday, joining Red Bull after Max Verstappen’s Turn 5 out‑lap caused a five‑minute red flag. Rain forecast sees most teams sit out, feeding 2026 development.
Action resumes in Barcelona for Day 2 of F1 2026 testing. Isack Hadjar led Day 1 for Red Bull, as teams navigate limited track time and media restrictions during this critical shakedown phase.
The 2026 F1 season begins with a private test in Barcelona as teams focus on mileage and data collection for their new cars.
Red Bull leverages Ford’s manufacturing for its 2026 engine, but Mekies warns it would be 'foolish' to expect immediate dominance over established rivals like Mercedes.
Mercedes has withdrawn from the second day of Barcelona testing due to heavy rain forecasts, following a productive opening day where they completed 151 laps.
Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson believes the team has all the necessary components to build a winning engine as they prepare for their on-track debut in Barcelona.
F1 legends Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard will reunite to drive exclusive McLarens at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival, showcasing the rare Solus GT and Senna GTR.
Valtteri Bottas remains optimistic after Cadillac's first F1 test in Barcelona, focusing on 'debugging' the new 2026 car amid expected teething issues.
Williams missed Barcelona testing due to FW48 delays, opting for virtual prep instead. Albon remains optimistic as the team focuses on maximizing performance for the 2026 season opener.
Red Bull led Day 1 in Barcelona, but Russell highlighted impressive reliability from the new Red Bull and Ferrari power units as Mercedes completed solid mileage.
Daniel Ricciardo confirmed Max Verstappen asked for his iconic number three during the 2025 US Grand Prix, calling it a "cool story" to pass the baton to his former Red Bull teammate for the 2026 season.
Red Bull topped the timesheets on a bizarre first day of 2026 testing in Barcelona, where Haas led the mileage charts. While the new power units showed promising reliability, the event was marred by heavy-handed security that kept fans and media away from public viewing areas.
